Test Code Trig TRIGLYCERIDES
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Normal: |
< 150 mg/dL |
Borderline High: |
150-199 mg/dL |
High: |
200-499 mg/dL |
Very High: |
≥ 500 mg/dL |
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
300 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
15 mg/dL (conjugated) |
|
5 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
Lipemia Threshold: |
N/A |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated |
7 Days |
Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84478